Welding Inspector

Position Overview

We are currently looking for a Welding Inspector. This position will be handling visual field welds for process piping and structural steel. This is a full-time position with benefits.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• All Duties/Skills/Responsibilities of a Senior Technician
• Ensure that the fabricated steel will fit as planned, meets customer specifications, and inspections are completed as required to support workflow and sequence
• Ensure that accurate documentation is maintained on every project. Is responsible for assisting the Quality Control Manager in administering the ASME program
• Ensures that all production-related employees understand and follow applicable ASME standards
• Work closely with Production Supervisors, Engineers, and customer representatives to determine appropriate courses of action for resolution of defects
• Communicates with fabrication employees daily
• Provides assistance and/or training where appropriate, assists in counseling employees on improving quality through the Production Manager
• Assists in identifying and solving quality non-conformances in a timely and cost-effective manner
• Carries out new project specifications
• Manages welder certification program and ensures welders are tested per contract specification
• Monitors established non-destructive testing programs, both internal and outsourced
• Monitors internal testing program to include training, testing, and that NDT technician standards are met and documented
• Keeps current on industry trends, innovations, and changes that may affect how we manufacture and service our products.
  
  

Qualifications

• Organization and Attention to Detail:
• A thorough understanding of various welding processes (TIG, MIG, SMAW, etc.) and the materials they are used on.
• Code and Standard Expertise:
• Familiarity with industry-standard welding codes like AWS and ASME.
• Blueprint and Specification Interpretation:
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings and project specifications.
• Quality Evaluation: kill in assessing weld quality, identifying discontinuities and defects, and ensuring welds meet required standards.
• Documentation and Reporting:
• Ability to prepare detailed and accurate inspection reports.
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills:
• Effective communication with welders, supervisors, and management is essential for project success.
• Maintaining organized documentation and paying close attention to detail in weld inspections is crucial.
• Maintain safe, secure and healthy environment by adhering to Company/Customer safety standards and practices and to legal regulations, alerting others regarding potential hazards or concerns.
• Ability to write and communicate Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) per code requirements
• The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty